reflective-educator - Instructional Strategies from Area Districts

STEP Terms	Auburn/Washburn	Seaman	Shawnee Heights	Topeka Public Schools
Active Inquiry	Tier Level Assignments CRISS Strategies Cooperative Learning	Discovery Learning Problem Solving/ Inquiry Learning	Science SE Model Foss Kits Math: Discover and Defend	Science Inquiry S.S. Inquiry Algebra 1 Inquiry Geometry Inquiry Science and Math Investigations Constructivism
Activity/Strategy	CRISS Strategies Rubrics Foldables	Mini-Lessons Anchor Charts Direct Instruction Guided Practice Exit Slips Conferencing	Critical Friends Modified Frayer Model Number Talks Background Inventory	Processing Strategies Summarizing Graphic Organizers Kagan Cooperative Learning Concert-Representational-Abstract (CRA) Questioning Strategies Identifying Similarities and Differences Mini-Lessons Anchor Charts Direct Instruction Guided Practice Exit Slips Conferencing
Adaptations/ Accommodations	Adaptations Flip Cards Student Improvement Team Meetings, Documentation Classroom Seating Shortened Assignments Note Taking Assistance Peer Tutoring Scribing Audio CDs Extended Time for Assignments Small Group Instruction Tiered Assignments	Classroom Seating Shortened Assignments Note Taking Assistance Peer Tutoring Scribing Audio CDs Extended Time for Assignments Small Group Instruction Tiered Assignments I-Pods Magnifier iPads/Communication	CFA Data New Teacher Academy	Increasing Students’ Opportunities to Respond Webb’s DOK Bloom’s Taxonomy Separate Setting Graphic Organizers Material Accommodations Instructional Accommodations Seating Adjustments Accommodating Questioning Techniques Shortening Assignments Note Taking Assistance Peer Tutoring Scribing Audio CDs Extending Time for Assignments Small Group Instruction Tiered Assignments
Classroom Learning Environment	PBS Committee (Tier Levels for Behavior) Student Improvement Team Support Cooperative Learning	Kagan Strategies Popsicle Sticks Cooperative Learning Relevant Lessons Positive Behavior System Relationship Building Learning Styles Inventory Interest Inventory	Quantum Kagan Harry Wong	Setting Practicing and Supporting Expectations Strategies to Build Relationships with Students Team-Building Class-Building Love and Logic Teacher Implementing Strategies, Structures, and PBIS Activities for Classroom Management Kagan Training Mentors
Differentiated Instruction	Data Analysis Muck Data Tier Level Assignments Foldables Rubric CRISS Strategies	MTSS (Reading and Math)	Guided Reading Guided Math	Vocabulary Strategies Cooperative Learning Frayer List-Group-Label Use of Manipulatives Offering PD Strategies to assist SPED and ELL students Developing an understanding of the Urban Experience
Integration/ Cross-Curricular	Guided Reading and Reading Instruction in Science and S.S. Teaching Text Features in Math Reading/LETRS Training	Technology	Project Based Learning	Departments Implementing Cross-Curricular Projects Cross-Curricular Collaborating Heritage Week
Modified Instruction	CRISS Training/Interventions		Bloom’s DOK	Vocabulary Strategies Cooperative Learning Frayer List-Group-Label Using Manipulatives Offering PD Smart Boards Technology
Reading Strategies	LETRS Training and Implementation CRISS Strategies Frayer Chart Graphic Organizers	LETRS Training	Word Work Shared Reading Daily 5 Dillar Centers Optimal Learning Model Gradual Release	Context Clues Vocabulary Strategies Questioning Strategies Graphic Organizers Kagan Cooperative Learning Structures CRA Marzano Instructional Strategies Identifying Similarities and Differences
Student-Centered Learning Activities	Cooperative Learning 6-Trait Writing (Rubrics) CRISS Strategies		Student Monitored Progress Peer Feedback and Support	Math Investigations Practicing in School-to-Career Courses Kagan
Technology	Smart Board Calculators e-books Cameras	Aver Vision Hover Cameras Smart Clickers	Mimeo Vote iPads Short Shots Compass Learning Researching Appropriately	Promethean Board Computers Offering PD Power Point Prezi Mobil Clickers

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